La Costa Glen Carlsbad is hiring a Food and Beverage Director, who will have oversight of all food service activities in residential living.

This includes breakfast, lunch and dinner in two restaurant-style dining rooms and two casual bistros; banquet events and private parties;

and Pre-Fixe dinner events.

GENERAL SUMMARY :

The Food and Beverage Director is responsible for providing effective food and beverage services; and is responsible for the dining experience of residents, visitors, and employees;

selecting, training and supervising all food and beverage personnel ( on average); procuring supplies and equipment; assisting with budget preparation and operating within budgetary guidelines.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES : Leadership

Leadership

• Organizes, directs and supervises all food and beverage activities in Residential Living, front and back of house.
• Delegates authority to management and supervisory staff for task details to facilitate smooth flow of materials and services.

Promotes teamwork within the department, and between departments, to ensure smooth operations and quality service.

• Conducts monthly leadership team meetings and other regular meetings with front and back of house teams as needed.
• Consistently conducts dining rounds, especially at dinner, to engage with customers.

Service / Quality Control Functions

• Maintains established dietary standards and policies.
• Develops programs, procedures, and processes that enhance overall resident satisfaction with food and beverage services.
• Plans and assists in preparation of special meals for parties, banquets, etc.
• Assures efficiency of food preparation and serving; in compliance with local, state and federal standards; sanitation, and hygiene and health standards of personnel.
• Reviews and maintains required records and reports covering :
• Number and kinds of regular and therapeutic diets, Prepared nutritional and caloric analyses of meals, Costs of raw food and labor, Computation of daily meal costs, Inventory of equipment and supplies, Department cost control procedures.
• Monitors the care and the safe and sanitary use of supplies and equipment and all infection control policies and procedures.
• Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Ensures quality, nutritious meals are provided daily in the employee lounges.

Human Resources / Training / Employee Engagement Duties

• Oversees the selection, training, evaluating and corrective action of all food and beverage personnel.
• Develops and drives ongoing departmental employee engagement.
• Actively partners with HR to address employee issues within the department.
• Provides guidance and approval of accurate payroll processing in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Ensures the scheduling of training and maintains compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations;

Financial / Risk Management Functions

• Interviews salespeople and purchases food and supplies, checks incoming food and supplies, and directs storage location and procedures.
• Records department costs, maintains an accurate inventory control system, and regularly checks storage areas for stock level of staple items.
• Responsible for risk management oversight of department processes, procedures and controls.
• Establishes and maintains financial controls that support departmental budget.
• Participates in the research, preparation, and writing of department budget.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Minimum of 10 years' experience in the leadership and administration of a large food services system, such as a resort, hotel, or club;

fine dining experience preferred.

• Bachelors degree in culinary arts or a related hospitality field.
• Must possess excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to work in close cooperation with residents, guests, visitors, families, supervisors and peers in a fast-paced environment.

Requires courtesy, tact and graciousness.

ABOUT LA COSTA GLEN :

La Costa Glen is a resort-style retirement community located in beautiful North San Diego County, only two and a half miles from the Pacific.

The community is contained securely on 50 acres within a park-like preserve, surrounded by permanent open space. La Costa Glen is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering a variety of villas and apartment homes to over residents.

Full services are provided, including restaurant style dining, housekeeping and laundry, maintenance services, transportation, fitness classes, wellness programs, and numerous activities.

We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities at our community. We are committed to hiring high quality, professional and caring individuals.

We value and recognize the importance of supporting, training, and retaining our employees to better serve our residents.

We look for employees with a passion for customer service.

Prior to beginning work at our community, applicants must complete and pass a drug screening, physical exam with tuberculosis (TB) skin test, Covid vaccination and criminal clearance through FBI and Department of Justice (over 18 only).

The background search includes minor misdemeanors and DUIs.

La Costa Glen offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and a Safe Harbor (k) plan with match.

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Last updated : 2024-06-20